Visitor numbers are up more than 10 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels with a combination of a weak yen, the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions and “revenge travel” making Japan one of the world’s hottest destinations.
Philippines: Is the unstoppable Marcos-Duterte alliance headed for divorce?
He has granted American troops wider access to military bases, scaled up annual military drills and has used the Philippines’ strategic position in the Pacific to shore up support not just from Washington, but also Japan. And he hasn’t backed down from a …
Philippines’ PLDT in talks to sell up to 49% of data centre business to Japan’s NTT
MANILA/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The Philippines’ largest telecommunications group PLDT is in talks to sell up to 49% of its data centre business to Japan’s Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT), PLDT …
Unleashing The Power Of Japanese Wisdom: Lessons For Business Leaders
Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern corporate culture, the ancient wisdom of Japan offers valuable insights that can transform the way business leaders approach personal wellness and professional …
Pakistan Salvage A Draw Against Japan To Solidify Their Place In The Azlan Shah Cup Final
Pakistan hockey team managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Japan in their third match of the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament to solidify their chances of …
Philippines’ Australia, France, Japan ties boost its middle-power status amid South China Sea rivalry
The Philippines has played its cards right by signalling that it’s ‘willing to work with anyone’ for strategic advantage, analysts say.
Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Review: Business vs. First Class
What it’s like flying Japan Airlines business class and first class on the Airbus A350-1000 between New York and Tokyo.
Cherry Blossom Festival and prime minister’s visit show strength of U.S.-Japan relations
In April, we gathered for a great celebration of Japanese culture and the friendship between Nashville and Japan. The Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival welcomed perfect weather, tasty food from various cultures, fun and educational booths, and stellar …
Japan’s ‘rubbish’ homes: surge in akiya abandoned houses as more elderly Japanese die
More than 9 million ‘akiya’ homes – 13.8 per cent of all Japan’s residential properties – have been left empty after owners die, a new report found Depopulation is partly to blame. But some families …
Japan’s rude awakening: more ill-tempered Japanese lose their cool in a nation normally known for politeness
The problem has become so bad that some local governments and schools in Japan have drafted rules to deal with the ‘irritated and impatient’.